GLENVIEW dojo
Fonseca Martial Arts’ Glenview dojo, established in December 2017, is the fourth FMA dojo to open. Located in The Glen Town Center, the dojo is a vibrant place in the heart of the Glenview community. Many individuals from all over the Glenview, Northbrook, and surrounding areas come to the dojo weekly to train, and have formed a tight-knit community bonded by the love of karate. Come train with us!
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We send both of our children to Fonseca Martial Arts and couldn’t be happier with their growth and progress. Sensei JC is an amazing teacher and he shows a strong balance of discipline, care, and teaching. He teaches the students to focus, something that is missing with a lot of kids these days. If you are searching for excellence then this is the place for your children.
This place is the best! I highly recommend it. I have two kids that take lessons here and they love it.
This has been such a fun activity for after school. Love the blend of learning to follow instructions while having a riot
My daughter started training with fantastic trainers. Great kindness and patience provided by the trainers. For every recommendation!
Sensei JC is the main karate Sensei at this location. He is so good with kids and adults. He strikes the right balance between teaching and being supportive to children to help them achieve their full potential. He really is hands on and will join in on the practices. He takes time to teach the style correctly and teach application of self defense.
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program also just started here. The combination of BJJ and karate has been so crucial for my self defense.
In general Fonseca has done wonders for kids and myself, and each Sensei has something very special to offer. So it's such a treat to be able to have access to all the dojos to learn something new.
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program also just started here. The combination of BJJ and karate has been so crucial for my self defense.
In general Fonseca has done wonders for kids and myself, and each Sensei has something very special to offer. So it's such a treat to be able to have access to all the dojos to learn something new.
We enrolled our entire family (2 adults + 2 kids) in Fonseca 2 years ago as a way to get away from screens and to do something together as a family. I couldn't be more impressed with the program, instructors and community of classmates. With every class and every instructor, we learn something new. Each of my family members have our own goals (strength, flexibility, confidence, technique, competition, etc.) and the whole community is focused on helping each other be their best. Two years in and we're now attending classes multiple times a week across the locations and love every single session! If you're on the fence about joining, I wouldn't hesitate - just attend a class to check it out for yourself.
Love the dojo and the teachers. After 4 months we are so pleased with the entire staff, their teaching and methods of motivation. I have 3 students here. I recommend it to anyone who shows an interest, and I’m so grateful to those who recommended it to us!
I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am to have found you guys. All 3 of my kids are excited to come to Jiu Jitsu class and are even staying after class to practice on their own! I can’t get my boys to practice much of the sports they say they want to play but they’re begging me to let them practice BJJ!!
All 3 agree - Tony is an awesome instructor and I know if it wasn’t for his teaching style they would not want to attend. He made them feel welcome, included, capable, and strong.
Thanks again,
Larissa
All 3 agree - Tony is an awesome instructor and I know if it wasn’t for his teaching style they would not want to attend. He made them feel welcome, included, capable, and strong.
Thanks again,
Larissa
Our 9 year old son is in the Karate and Jiu Jitsu programs. The Jiu Jitsu instructor, Tony, is terrific. He is great with the kids. I can see a real improvement in my son's physical confidence.
A great dojo for students of all age and abilities. The students are nurtured and encouraged to develop and advance at their own pace .
My son has been doing karate for almost 2 yrs and he likes it. He enjoys every moment of his training and always looking forward in joining tournaments. Sensei JC and Sensei Gerson have helped him improve his body coordination, focus, discipline and social skills. Highly recommend!
My daughter's journey at Fonseca Karate has been truly remarkable. In less than two years, she has excelled in both the physical and mental aspects of karate, achieving silver and bronze medals at the National Championship. Beyond the medals, the dojo has shaped her character, instilling discipline that extends to all areas of her life.
We are deeply grateful to Fonseca Karate for nurturing her talents and fostering her growth. Watching her evolve into a disciplined and confident individual fills us with immense pride.
We are deeply grateful to Fonseca Karate for nurturing her talents and fostering her growth. Watching her evolve into a disciplined and confident individual fills us with immense pride.
John Fonseca, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, has started a jiu-jitsu program led by Anthony Kalina, another extremely talented jiu-jitsu black belt and instructor. I have known both for about a decade, and recommend them whole-heartedly. If you're looking for quality jiu-jitsu instruction for adults or kids, look no further, you've found it!
Updated - Absolutely fantastic experience at Fonseca Glenview Dojo's! Our 4th grade Girl Scout troop recently attended a self-defense class here, and I couldn't be more impressed. The instructor (Gerson) was amazing, striking the perfect balance between fun and practicality. He engaged the kids with age-appropriate information, making sure it wasn't scary for them while still imparting crucial self-defense skills. Our troop had a blast and left feeling empowered and confident. Highly recommend this Dojo for anyone looking to learn self-defense in a supportive and enjoyable environment
Original - Our daughter is having a fantastic experience at Fonseca Martial Arts in Glenview. JC is amazing with kids and runs an excellent dojo. I am so impressed with how my daughter has been both physically challenged but also how they instill a sense of respect, responsibility, and striving for improvement in these kids. I highly recommend checking it out for a well rounded - physical and mental - activity.
Original - Our daughter is having a fantastic experience at Fonseca Martial Arts in Glenview. JC is amazing with kids and runs an excellent dojo. I am so impressed with how my daughter has been both physically challenged but also how they instill a sense of respect, responsibility, and striving for improvement in these kids. I highly recommend checking it out for a well rounded - physical and mental - activity.
This is the best dojo! Sensei JC and Gerson are amazing. So patient with the young kids. Truly a child whisperer. I joined after my son took a few lessons and it’s been a blast!
My daughter attended this with her first grade Girl Scout Troop and the kids all had an absolute blast! The instructors were so patient, kind, creative, and skilled. You can tell that they are subject matter experts in the field of martial arts! My daughter was so excited to tell her friends and family about her class and the new skills she learned in class. Thank you Fonseca Martial Arts for sharing a valuable lesson to all our girls!!
BLOWN AWAY! Fonseca hosted a self-defense course for our 4th grade Girl Scout troop. It was everything I had hoped for and more. Our 10 year old girls left educated and empowered - not scared. The instructors took great care to connect with each young girl and help each understand how to better defend herself. They broke a scary subject down into basic language that they could relate to. They even welcomed the parents to join in on the class, so I joined and loved it. I've benefited from many self-defense courses over the years and this was by far the best I've experienced. The knowledge and passion of the Fonseca instructors definitely sets them apart. My little girls were so excited to return and we are now signing up for more classes. Thank you, Fonseca, for helping to better protect our kiddos and making it fun!
